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Weekend Care Package

“Here’s what I’m holding onto: A seed has everything it needs on the inside to become what it will be on the outside.

I can’t measure results or growth the way I prefer, as the growing first happens in darkness.

I can’t hurry the process the way I would like, as the breaking and sprouting take time.

I can’t force the seed to produce fruit other than what it was meant to bear, as the seed is a particular plant and doesn’t change it’s essence based on what is currently selling, popular, or marketable.

Though it is not what it will be, a seed has all it needs even while carrying a hopeful vision for transformation in the future.”

Roots and Sky was a book I read this year. It was perfect timing for me, since it’s about Christie’s journey moving into an older home. We are currently in the moving, remodeling stage. This post is a beautiful reflection/update on her life right now. If you are moving or renovating a home, you might connect with and enjoy this read.

I just finished reading Falling Free by Shannan Martin, as apart of her book launch team. Shannan writes about the freedom she found in surrendering to God’s leading in her life.

Earlier this week I wrote and shared a blog post about asking and praying for our “daily bread”: Once Upon A Summer. That same day Shannan posted this photo and quote from her book on instagram, taking my thoughts and prayer one step further.